Question

thermometer: measuring temperature

1. what temperature is indicated on each of these thermometers?

a. __________ b. ________ c. ________ d. ________ e. ________ f. __________
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify scale intervals

For each thermometer, determine the value of each small - scale division.

Step2: Read the temperature

Find the position of the liquid - column and read the corresponding temperature value.

a. The thermometer has a scale where each small division is 1 degree. The liquid - column is at - 2°C.
b. Each small division is 0.1 degree. The liquid - column is at 37.8°C.
c. Each small division is 1 degree. The liquid - column is at 7°C.
d. Each small division is 1 degree. The liquid - column is at 86°C.
e. Each small division is 1 degree. The liquid - column is at - 12°C.
f. Each small division is 1 degree. The liquid - column is at 34°C.

Answer:

a. - 2°C
b. 37.8°C
c. 7°C
d. 86°C
e. - 12°C
f. 34°C